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Energy demand in the world today is increasing rapidly and energy generation and resources in the world are incapable of catering for this increase in demand. In third world countries such as Nigeria, energy generation is epileptic; this is evident in the electric power sector of Nigeria. Issues such as Environmental degradation and… Continue Reading
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Every Natural gas well ceases producing as reservoir pressure depletes. The usual liquid presence in the reservoir can cause further problems by accumulating in the wellbore and reducing production even more. There are a number of options in well completion to prevent liquid loading even before it becomes a problem. Tubing size and… Continue Reading
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Used motor oil is a very dangerous polluting product. It contains PAH’s and high levels of metals. PAH’s such as benzo[a]pyrene, are well known for their high carcinogenity. Considerable quantities of heavy metals such as Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni, and Cd are contained in used crankcase oil, these… Continue Reading
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Well tests exist already for a long time. Since the first oil reservoir was discovered, oil companies have always been keen on estimating reservoir properties such as size. Present day well testing has gone beyond this and its usefulness cannot be overemphasized. This project work is concerned with the use of well testing in identifying… Continue Reading
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This research examined the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the growth of Nigeria economy. According to (UNCTAD 2012) Nigeria received a net inflow of US$85.73. Unlike other studies this research extended the period of investigation to 2013 given that the Nigeria economic environment under investigation most likely has changed… Continue Reading
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CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The usefulness of statistical tools for analysis has become invaluable in recent years. Nowadays, it has become an indispensable tool of investigation and research in virtually every day of human activities. Most statistical analysis methods are concerned with making inference from the observed data. That is, drawing… Continue Reading
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This study examined the birth pattern in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) as a case study. Data was collected on two hundred (200) neonates from the hospital. The research studied the effect of some factors on birth weight of neonates, the factors includes the age of the mother,… Continue Reading
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ABSTRACT Despite increasing numbers of students embarking on tertiary studies in Nigeria, the proportion of students completing a qualification is low compared to other OECD countries and Ministry of Education data shows that completion rates are low for students at Institutes… Continue Reading
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Traffic congestion in commercial cities in Nigeria has been a cause for concern for every well-meaning Nigerian who craves for infrastructural development and maintenance. The continuous road traffic congestion in Nigerian cities especially in Lagos which started from the 1980s immediately after… Continue Reading
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Chapter one INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Abortion is a relatively used term. It is the word used to describe the act of termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a foetus or embryo prior to viability. The term “Abortion” most commonly refers to the induced removal of human pregnancy. It could… Continue Reading
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Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) continue to be a threat to hospital admissions and workers thus contributing to mortalities and morbidities. Sophistication and type of services given by health facilities may determine health worker’s attitude towards combating these infections. The objective of this study is to compare knowledge,… Continue Reading
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LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF ANEMIAIN PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA(A CASE STUDY OF IBESIKPO-ASUTAN LGA) Abstract The present study revealed that the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 57% which is a severe public health problem. The foregoing discussion has indicated that anaemia during pregnancy is a result of many… Continue Reading
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Maternal and child health has emerged as the most important issue that determined global and national wellbeing. This is because every individual, family and community is at some point intimately involved in pregnancy and the success of childbirth (WHO, 2006). Despite the honour… Continue Reading
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FACTORS AFFECTING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS AMONG WOMEN (A CASE STUDY OF NSIT IBOM) Abstract The empowerment and autonomy of women to enable them to take active part in their child-bearing decisions, decide as to when to marry and give birth and either to space or limit their births have been given much prominence at major… Continue Reading
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Pregnancy is almost certainly the greatest physiological stress and the most common major change of the normal biological process to which the woman is subjected during her life. Anemia is the most common nutritional problem among women and is on the wholerampant among pregnant women… Continue Reading
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The aim of the research work was to investigate the impact of challenges and limitations confronting international organization in carrying out humanitarian aid in Nigeria. The primary source of data used for the purpose of this research was the questionnaires for the primary data. Which the secondary data was obtained from journals and… Continue Reading
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INTRODUCTION Using the 2002/03 Uganda National Household Survey data we empirically examine the nature and determinants of individuals’ decision to seek care on condition of illness reporting. The major findings include: cost of care is regressive and sustainability reduces the health care utilization for any formal provider by the poorer… Continue Reading
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THE EFFECT OF POVERTY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH-CARE ABSTRACT People in poor countries tend to have less access to health services than those in better-off countries, and within countries, the poor have less access to health services. This article documents disparities in access to health services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), using a… Continue Reading
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Pregnancy duration and choice of care for maternal health are crucial primary health issues that the World Health Organization (WHO) keeps constant in the campaign for all round healthcare delivery for mother and child. To be sure, there is consensus on the need for optimal care for the mother and baby; this is believed to enhance the… Continue Reading
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Approximately 1000 women die each day worldwide from pregnancy related causes, 99% of them in developing countries and more than 50% in sub-Saharan Africa with most deaths concentrated around the time of delivery. An estimated 2.65 million stillbirths occurred in 2008 worldwide while 3 million new-borns do not survive the… Continue Reading
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ABSTRACT Quality health is a fundamental right of all Nigerian citizens. While primary health care (PHC) centers are relatively uniformly distributed throughout local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, the rural people tend to… Continue Reading
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INTRODUCTION Landfills create a clear and obvious threat to human health as well as a threat to our environment from the hazardous contaminated air emissions emitted from the landfill biodegradation. There are over ten toxic gases released from landfills, of the most serious of which is methane. Methane gas is naturally produced during the process… Continue Reading
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the Identification of Difficult Teaching and Learning Topic in Junior Secondary School in Integrated Science and Computer Science Curriculum in Nigeria, (A Case Study of Junior Secondary School Class 3). Five Research questions were formulated to guide the study. These include; the extent… Continue Reading
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the challenges facing the computer and integrated science students teachers during their teaching practice exercise and the possible panacea. To guide the study, six research questions and two research hypotheses were structured and used. The researchers used case study which cover all the… Continue Reading
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This studies an investigation into academic indiscipline and failure among secondary school students (geography . period 2005-2011 (a case study of Nigeria) the population of the study consists of five subjects in senior secondary school in Nigeria. A total of nine thousand seven hundred and fifteen (9,7,15) students and about 200 members… Continue Reading